Students having the appropriate prerequisites are eligible to test for Professional Certification (ProBoard) in accordance with NFPA 1521 to the Fire Department Safety Officer - Incident Safety Officer and Fire Department Safety Officer - Health and Safety Officer Levels.

This course may be completed through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) if the student has ProBoard and/or IFSAC Professional Certification to the Fire Department Safety Officer - Incident Safety Officer and Fire Department Safety Officer - Health and Safety Officer Levels., in accordance with NFPA 1521.

VI. Catalog Course Description

This course introduces the concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazardous evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations.